Thank you for your interest in the Briar Woods Girls Lacrosse Program. We hope this packet answers all your questions for our tryout process. 

Girls that want to play lacrosse at Briar Woods must tryout.

If you have any questions, contact Coach Nathan Douglas - coach.nate.douglas@gmail.com

Forms

It is important to note that Players CANNOT tryout until their paperwork is complete. Even if you have turned in your paperwork, please verify that the office has it.

Tryouts CANNOT be made up for individuals who do not submit their forms in a timely manner

Dates, Times, Locations

Tryouts will be 3 days:

• Monday, February 24th 6:15 - 8:15 on Briar Woods Turf

• Tuesday, February 25th 6:15 - 8:15 on Briar Woods Turf

• Wednesday, February 26th 6:15 - 8:15 on Briar Woods Turf

Check-In

All Players MUST check-in 20 minutes before tryouts begin.

All players will be given a piece of tape, in which they will write their First and Last Name, and place on the back of their pinnie.

All phones and electronic devices are expected to be put away and not used for the duration of tryouts.

School Attendance/Injury/Illness

All Players MUST be in school by 9:15am to be eligible to tryout, and be in school the entire day. Please try and not schedule appointments to avoid having to get notes of excuse. If you must leave for an appointment, Players MUST return to school with a note from their doctor that details they are not restricted.
 

Players that are injured/ill/have limited participation during our 3-day tryout schedule, will be handled on a case-by-case scenario. Players MUST contact Coach Nathan Douglas prior to tryouts starting Monday, February 24th.

If a Player needs to leave early, please let Coach Nathan Douglas know prior to tryouts starting Monday, February 24th.

Equipment

All players are expected to bring their own equipment to each tryout date. The following equipment should be brought:

• Goggles

• Mouth guard

• Stick

• Cleats/Turf Shoes AND Sneakers (We will use both the track and the field. Incase of inclement weather, we will be inside)

• Reversible Pinnie (Dark/White)

• Water Bottle (No Sharing)

• Goalie Gear (If playing goalie)

  • Helmet

  • Chest Protector

  • Padded Pants

  • Shin Guards

  • Goalie Stick

Attire

Please wear a reversible pinnie (dark on one side, light on the other- white is preferable) for the all days of tryouts on the outside of your athletic attire.

Remember that the sun will go down quickly and turn colder.  If you are not dressed properly as the Coaching Staff instructs, you will be dismissed for the day. Good rule to stick to: Always have multiple options!

• If the wind-chill or real feel is 21-32 degrees everyone must:

  • Have ears, head, AND throat covered

  • Must wear 2 layers of clothing with no extremity skin showing

  • Gloves must be worn

• If the wind-chill or real feel is 20 degrees or below everyone must:

  • Have ears, head, AND throat covered

  • Must wear 3 layers of clothing with no extremity skin showing (1st layer closest to skin should be cold gear, 2nd layer wool/fleece to warm skin, 3rd layer wind/rain-proof jacket)

  • Gloves must be worn

Tryout Assessment

In an effort to make the tryout process fair and to provide equal experiences for all athletes we have created a list of the critical components we will consider as we make the final JV and Varsity Lacrosse team selections. The following is a list of the areas on which student athletes will be evaluated during the tryout period. 

Stick Work

1. Non-Dominant Hand stick skills 

   1. Passing, catching, shooting, ground balls, protection 

2. Dominant Hand stick skills 

   1. Passing, catching, shooting, ground balls, protection 

   2. **Stick work scoring is evaluated throughout tryouts, it is important that student athletes demonstrate their strong stick work throughout the whole tryout process** 

Defense

1. 8 meter defensive footwork & contact/triangle defense (awareness of ball and lady with stick up or on an angle) **Horizontal Stick Contact is ILLEGAL** 

2. Loud and informative communication throughout defensive play 

3. “6th sense” (early slide anticipation for help or doubles) 

4. Fifty-fifty (Ground Ball/Draw Competition Possession) 

5. Ability to double the ball well in the defensive area and midfield 

Attack

1. Dodging & Shot Placement/Crease Roll  

2. Off ball movement to create scoring opportunities for teammates 

3. Midfield Transition (ability to quickly receive AND send leading passes up the field while on the move) 

Fitness

1. The mile Test

2. 1200 Test

3. Box Drill Fitness Test

4. Strength Endurance Test

Coachability/Intensity/Game Sense/Positional Needs

1. Coachability: Quick & Proper Execution of instructions 

2. Intensity: Student displayed intensity throughout tryouts (player who goes all out at tryouts will most likely do so at practice and in games)

3. Game Sense: 1. 2v3/3v4 (game sense scoring can be impacted by 3v2/4v3 work): Defense: Doubling ball, causing a turnover as a team 2. 3v2/4v3 (game sense scoring can be impacted by 2v3/3v4 work): Attack: creating space & opportunities, scoring 3. Scrimmages – Ability to stand out in a scrimmage environment

4. Positional Needs: Coaches will make sure there is a balance of positional skills on the teams